Letting Go - A different kind of Strength
It's that time of year again—when resolutions are made with the best of intentions: a commitment to start fresh, to be more consistent, to pursue new habits that will improve our lives. Whether it’s going to the gym, writing daily, reading more, or making big changes, we often begin with a surge of motivation. But we all know how it goes—life gets in the way, and what once seemed promising becomes daunting, often testing our patience, endurance, and resilience. While there's a lot of courage in persevering, there's also great courage in letting things go - and that's what I am going to talk about. Now, before anyone accuses me of encouraging laziness, this isn't about skipping the gym or ditching self-discipline! It's about recognising that sometimes, giving up can be the best decision. You might wonder what qualifies me to talk about this. Well, I'm a fourth-year PhD student, juggling research, heartaches, and some tough life decisions—all that just in the ...